The summer transfer window has now closed, with Arsenal pulling off one of the standout deals on deadline day.
The Gunners triggered the release clause of Thomas Partey to cap off a relatively busy summer which saw the likes of Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes join too, and attention will now begin to turn to January.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.
Thursday morning's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup:
Arsenal 'monitoring Eric Garcia ahead of potential bid'
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Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on Eric Garcia's situation at Manchester City as the Gunners consider a January approach for the central defender.
Garcia's contract at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire next summer, and Barcelona are seen as the favourites to re-sign the Spain international.
The Catalan giants will allegedly struggle to raise the required funds to sign the 19-year-old in January, though, due to the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
According to The Sun, Mikel Arteta is 'keeping tabs' on the defender, who worked closely with the Arsenal manager when the pair were together at City.
Garcia has played in his team's last two Champions League matches but has only featured on one occasion in the Premier League since the end of October.
The teenager, who was forced off the field in the early stages of Wednesday's European clash with Marseille, has made 30 appearances for the Citizens since arriving from Barca in 2017.
Arsenal, Manchester United 'to scout Leon Bailey on Thursday'
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Arsenal and Manchester United will reportedly both scout Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey during Thursday's Europa League clash with Slavia Prague.
The 23-year-old has been in impressive form for his German club during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring five times and contributing six assists in 14 appearances in all competitions.
Bailey has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, and according to the Daily Mail, scouts from both Arsenal and United will be keeping a close eye on his performance in the Europa League.
The report claims that Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are also expected to scout the attacker ahead of potential approaches in 2021.
Leverkusen are in a strong position when it comes to the Jamaica international's future as the Bundesliga giants have him on a contract until the summer of 2023.
Bailey, who largely operates as a right-sided attacker, has scored 29 times and registered 21 assists since arriving at BayArena from Genk in January 2017.
More transfer news from Arsenal:
Arsenal still in hunt for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen?
Former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen is reportedly on Arsenal's radar as he edges closer to a swift Inter Milan exit. Read more.
Arsenal 'keeping an eye on Valencia striker Maxi Gomez'
Valencia forward Maxi Gomez emerges as a potential transfer target for Arsenal, according to a report. Read more.
Samuel Umtiti to leave Barcelona on loan in January?
Barcelona could send French centre-back Samuel Umtiti on loan for the second half of the 2020-21 campaign, according to a report. Read more.
